NTSB investigations: Continental W670 series
601 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental W670 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 31 |
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| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17018'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA26LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Cleveland, GAOn June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN25LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Benton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a moving vehicle during an evasive maneuver from a perceived conflict with another airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane’s non-standard phraseology and inaccurate position…NTSB WPR25LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA25LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting the runway.NTSB CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sanger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB WPR24LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1/N2S-3 · Hollister, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC24LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop.NTSB ERA24LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA23LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VAA ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Evansville, INThe pilot’s failure to engage the tailwheel lock before landing which resulted in the loss of control and ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Long Beach, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Petaluma, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind.NTSB CEN22LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.NTSB ERA22LA379Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VAThe pilot of the departing airplane’s failure to see and avoid the landing airplane before takeoff, resulting in a collision with the landing airplane. Contributing was the airport’s failure to encourage pilots to use radios for traffic deconfliction when…NTSB ERA22LA364Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PAThe inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…NTSB CEN22LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Winnie, TXThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.NTSB GAA21WA168Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Luneburg, GermanyNTSB CEN21LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Elwood, NEThe failure of the engine master rod, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB WPR21LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 190 · Camarillo, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR20LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBird CK · Enterprise, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA383Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · Henderson, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall after takeoff.NTSB WPR20CA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB ERA20CA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco QCF · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN19LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · Sequim, WAThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB GAA18CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTravel Air 2000 · Shelter Island, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.NTSB ERA18TA179Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStearman B75 · Lexington, NCThe pilot’s overapplication of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75 · Waukegan, ILThe flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA18CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB GAA18CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Santa Paula, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB ERA17LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164 · Marydel, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA17LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB WPR16LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Winslow, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb in high-density altitude conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN16LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Osage City, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA16CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Spring, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the lower left wing spar.NTSB WPR16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CAImproper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel Air · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut.NTSB GAA15CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Shelter Island, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB CEN15LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Louisburg, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB CEN15LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.NTSB GAA15CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing PT 17 · Williamson, GAThe pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · St Marys, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB WPR14LA361Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTravel Air C 4000 · Williams, CAThe failure of the elevator control tube due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of elevator control and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Reading, PAThe pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind. A factor in the accident was the changing wind conditions.